12/2 Holiday Schedule, Church Elections, Young Adult Ministry, Legacy Giving
Dear Stillmeadow Family,
Our advent theme for 2024 is "Stand." In Luke 21, Jesus tells his disciples to be ready to stand when he returns. The posture of the believer is "Standing" in confidence in Jesus Christ. Here are the words to our call to worship in this season.
Advent is a season when we remember
That until Jesus comes again
the darkness of sin remains for a time
We know that despair and anxiety are here
We know that sorrow and hate coexist
We have felt their weight
We have even caused and participated in them
But every advent week we light a candle
We proclaim that in the arrival and reign of Jesus Christ
Hope overcomes despair
Peace overwhelms anxiety
Joy defeats sorrow
Love conquers hate
So, let us stand with hope
Let us stand in peace
Let us stand with joy
Let us stand in love
As we go through this season, would you consider the following?
Follow the Advent Devotional. This is a unique opportunity to draw near to God. The Sunday entries are written with families in mind and the daily devotions are for personal devotions. Pick one up at the Welcome Center or check it out online here.
Participate in the Christmas Blessing Tree. The tree has tags for the Nursing Home Blessing and a box for collecting items for Good News Global Hope Packs for York County Prison. We have received the GREATEST BLESSING EVER in Jesus Christ and He compels us to be a blessing. Instructions are on www.stillnaz.com/justmercy.
Invite a neighbor to dinner or worship. This can be a lonely time for our neighbors. Many times people are open to coming to church during the Christmas and New Year season. Ask God for an opportunity to invite a neighbor to worship or to a meal (or even both!).
In His Hands and In His Time,
Pastor Josh
The Main Announcements
Church Board Elections
Young Adult Ministry
Holiday Schedule
Financial Series Class
Church Board Elections
Elections for the 2025 Church Board will take place after each service on Sunday, December 8th. All members over the age of 15 can vote (age 13 and older can vote for NYI President). There is a flyer available at the Welcome Center with nominee information and pictures to assist you to prepare.
Youth Adult Ministry (YAM)
Our young adults, led by Heath and Kate Grim, meet the first, third and fifth Saturday of the month at 10AM for brunch, community fellowship and a group Bible study. Please reach out to Heath HERE for location information!
Young Adults ages 18-early 30’s! Grow in faith and form new relationships at the Young Adult Retreat! Register HERE by December 11th!
Join Us!
Invite your friends and family!
Legacy Giving Class
Want to bless others financially after you pass away? This class will give strategies on how to leave a financial legacy when you’re gone.
You can reserve your spot by calling Patsy at the church office at 717-764-4888, or using the QR code to register or you can register HERE
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. Contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com) if you’d like help signing up or learning more.
Get the Advent Devotional
Subscribe to have them emailed to you daily at stillnaz.com/subscribe-advent, or grab a devotional at the Welcome Center today.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Kids & Youth Ministry
Be a part of bringing the gospel message to our children and youth! For more information contact pmoses@stillnaz.com.
Christmas Choir
If you like to sing or play an instrument, join us for the Christmas Musical Program that will take place in both services December 15th! You can sign up at stillnaz.com/choir. Questions? Email pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/prayerrequest. This week, let us pray for the Friday Prayer Request focus on our prayer guide.
The daily prayer: All who work in the manufacturing industry in York. The police, fire, and rescue workers. The courts. The Foster Care system: families and children and Keystone Family Alliance. All young people. All who hurt, need inner healing, or are unable to love.
Give with us
During our Just Mercy Series we highlighted three ministries with which we partner. Habitat for Humanity, Keystone Family Alliance and Good News Global. Find out more about each of the ministries at www.stillnaz.com/justmercy.
If you would like to join in Jesus’ mission and give to any of these, please write the name of the ministry in the memo line of your check or select the name of the ministry in our online giving platform.
Nursing Home Blessing
Take a tag from the tree in the foyer, return the gift in gift bag with the tag by December 8th
Prison Hope Packs
Donate items towards Christmas bags for inmates. Go to stillnaz.com/justmercy for the list of accepted item and place them in the box in the foyer by December 8th.
Congratulations to…
Matthew & Pauline Wagner-Jarvie on the birth of Isaac Joseph Wagner-Jarvie on November 13th.
Condolences to…
The family of Rich (and Lida) Renoll who lost his mother Nancy Renoll, grandmother to Nate and Brandon, on November 2.